The late Charlie Fowler on our way up the Compressor Route. RIP. Interestingly enough, it was a tip from Charlie that set me on the trail of the book project I've just finished... wish he were around to enjoy the final fruits of his lead...

Greg,
Enduring Patagonia inspires me to keep writing about my futile struggles in the low end alpine arena. When I get writer's block I often dust off the cover and dig in for for a dose of literary inspiration. Thanks for sharing your adventures with all of us hacks and scardeycats who may never get to gaze upon the patagonian icecap but have been there with you a time or two.

Welcome to the Supertango, land of hardmen, wierdos, heroes, never weres, deadbeats, misfits, hasbeens and may someday bes. Most of us are somewhere in between. Enjoy the show. Glad to have you on board.

Plus, it's absolutely fabulous to learn that EP still has legs, and is still reaching people. For years I thought that book was a failure, as all I heard was silence, overwhelming silence, but once I joined facebook, all kinds of people have connected with me to share how much they've enjoyed it and been inspired by it... which actually ended up pulling me through when morale was pretty low...

No apology needed, Tim D. Psyched to hear from you. I don't even have a functioning email for you any more, so definitely check in. Theo and I would love to see you... been getting some screaming good surf lately.

hey greg, i'm kinda bummed to hear how you felt EP had failed. i know many people who loved the book, myself included. i loved all the gnarly alpine tales but my favorite by far was the "ball washer" story. so many mountain books focus strictly on alpine tales of bravery but it was so cool to get a hilarious insight to "normal" life back home.